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THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1935. FERA Launches Ja ... y TjTpical of the 1,000 families from northern Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota who have been selected to colonize the Manatusa valley in Alaska is the- family of Paul Jahr, above, of St. Louis coun ty. Minnesota. Families taken from relief roles are being transplant ed by the FERA to the Alaskan territory- Each family is allotted ground and given a $3,000 drawing account to get started. Fish Visions a Swing of Demo crats to G. 0. P. New York Congressman Admonishes Republicans to 'Build on Consti tution' Scores New DeaL Omaha. Congressman Hamilton Fish, jr., of New York, speaking here Tuesday night at a republican foun der's day banquet, declared a swing away from the new deal now under way would sweep new dealers into political oblivion. He admonished republicans in the next campaign to "build on the constitution and ap peal to deceived Jeffersonian demo crats to cross over and oust the ad ministration, dictators." "Without attempting to formulate a republican platform,"" he said "1 submit that any republican 'program must not pussyfoot or compromise on the fundamental issues." He named as fundamental issues the restoration of constitutional gov ernment and business confidence, stabilized currency on a sound basis; repeal of the AAA; abolition cf pro cessing taxes on production; preser vation of home markets; abolition of Three Territories Seek to Become 49tK State v.. awau 4 $ . -f y.f- !' iilanton Winhu Puerto Rico lr A 5 P 1 ' feJ? iff teW M I " r 5 yysXZ? 5 - vfcij ft" L Three territories seek tha distinction of being the 49th state admitted to the union. Dills have already been introduced before congress proposing acceptance of Hawaii and Puerto Rico as states. Alaska relies on the present FERA colonization plan to increase her population to the point where her petition for acceptance as a state will be assured. Anthony J. Dimond, Alaskan non-voting Alaskan Colony . . .-V ' it-: " ": government publicity bureaus, which are "political propaganda machines," and "reasonable social and economic justice." He said the republican platform must provide for national defense "but not aggression" and must allow fullest freedom of speech and press. It also must reaffirm faltn, ne said, in the early principles of the party and set up a bookkeeping system "so we shall always know the extent of our wealth." "Business must be free from gov ernmental interference," he declared. "A few fundamental codes would suf fice. The secretary of agriculture should be empowered to fix national minimum prices to regain foreign markets." He advocated an adequate old-age pension or retirement plan, without political advantage to any group. EIGHT MILE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, May 12th " 9:30 a. m. Sunday school. 10:30 a. m. Special Mother's day services. Sunday night, play practice Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, "Mother of Mine," given under the auspices of the Sunday school at the church parlors. Admission. Samuel W. Anthony V , V cane "fields. X- -?x ft J ..... . : ! f , -1 y Alaskan mountains. . delegate to congress and Samuel W. King, who serves Hawaii in the same capacity, seek statehood for their territories. Puerto Rico, governed by Blanton Winship, was promised "ultimate state hood" in the Democratic platform of 1932. Puerto Rico has the largest population of any of the three territories and Alaska is the biggest. The U. S. flag would be charged if an addition was made. Knights Elect Officers for Year at Omaha Meet State Convention of Enights of Co- lumbns Re-elects All of Present Officers of the Order. Knights of Columbus re-elected John E. Fitzpatrick of Omaha state deputy with all other state council officers at their session in K. of C. hall at Omaha Monday. Selection of next year's convention city was left to the state officers. Norfolk was the only city to bid. Delegates to the supreme council in New York starting August 20 are James L. Kudrna, Wahoo; Dr. J. R. Hughes, St. Paul; Hugh Gillespie, Omaha. Alternates are Rev. A. Kra mer, Lincoln, and James Dudgeon, Hastings. Other state officers named include Dr. L. A. Donahoe, Sidney, state sec retary; Dr. John G. Krim, Beatrice, state treasurer; Paul P. Chaney, Falls City, state advocate; Richard J. Frey, Hastings, state warden. Condemn Birth Control. Resolutions adopted condemned "unnatural and immoral practices such as birth control, the spread of contraceptive information, steriliz ation and other pagan customs that would undermine the family," which was called the foundation stone of society. The council called these practices a "form of irreligion and neopagan ism." Delegates passed strong resolutions urging the state's senators at Wash ington to adopt Senator Borah's reso lution for an investigation of relig ious persecution in Mexico; congrat ulated Archbishop-elect Joseph F. Rummel on his elevation to the see of New Orleans, and expressed re gret at his departure from Omaha. Indorse Matthews. Prelates of the three Nebraska dioceses were thanked for their aid in the Knights campaign for Cath olic action. The council congratulated Father Anton Link, its state chaplain, on completion of his twenty-fifth year since ordination; passed condolences over the deaths of Rev. P. C. Gan non, editor of the True Voice, and Joe O'Connor of Alliance, a long time council member. It indorsed Frances P. Matthews for re-election as deputy supreme knight; indorsed the laymen's re treat, sports activities for youth and' the western mission. A fund of five hundred dollars was authorized for a legislative commit tee, one member from each diocese to be named by the state deputy, to act under direction of the hierarchy, to study proposed laws and "co-ordinate efforts of members of the order with other interested groups to de- King J. Dimond 4 J PIATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS FARM LOANS Ten year loans, five per cent. No commissions. First Trust Co., Ne braska City, Nebr. ru2S-4w sw FOR SALE, FARMS A HEDGE against inflation "pays" in good corn land. Choice valley, level, all tractor improved "400 acres" on gravel, near Fremont $100 acre, Federal-Loan for $25,000; Improved "200 acres" Saunders Co. valley, level, trac tor land (closing estate t $65 acre, Fed-Lcan $S,500; Choice improved "3 60 acres," all cultivated, well lo cated Monona Co.. Iowa, $60 acre; Improved (200) Gage Co. Neb. on "the Blue" $65 acre. Fed-loan $8,000; SOs, 120s, 160s, 240s, 320s in Lan caster, Cass, Saunders. Otoe, Nemaha, Johnson, Gage counties (rock-bottom prices). To Buy, to Sell, consult Ralph Fetterman, Lincoln, Nebr. DEAD ANIMALS Dead animals removed free of charge, Telephone South Omaha Ren dering Works, Market 4 626. Reverse charges. n5-ifv feat pernicious legislation." The 70 delegates hear! Francis P. Matthews, official representative of the supreme council, tell of efforts of the supreme council committee, head ed by Supreme Knight Martin Car mody of Grand Rapids, Mich., to in terest Secretary of State Hull in the plight of Christians in Mexico. As chairman of the finance com mittee, Mr. Matthews said he has personally supervised investment of $7,500,000 of the order's funds. He said that none cf its 4T. millions of 1 v-n A tnrr.ctniontc tc i Ti rla;oillf rt"! interest at the present Uni, Gains 5CCC0 Kembers. The crder in the United States gained 50 thousand members, in its recent mobilization campaign for a total now of 450 thousand, it was stated, of whom 1,500 were in the local area. Pontifical mass was celebrated Monday morning in St. Mary Mag daline's church by Archbishop-elect Rummel. The councii session was called to order by Hugh Gillespie of Omaha, district deputy. State Deputy John E. Fitzpatrick presided. Mayor Towl of Omaha welcomed delegates, stating there are many common problems for which all citi zens of the 41 communities repre sented may work. DENY CHAIN LEIISR FRAUD Denver. Three Denver business men pleaded not guilty to charges of using the mails to defraud in a $1 chain letter game. R. M. Barnholt, oil man, said the government charge, filed by Post office Inspector Roy E. Nelson, will be fought vigorously. H. L. Harris and Edward W. Hushes are the oth ers accused. SUCCESSORS TO 0CHS New York. Arthur' Hays Sulzber ger was elected publisher of the New York Times company at a meeting of its directorate. Creation of the post of general manager was authorized by the directors, a::J Col. Julius Ochs Adler was chesen u Jill it. Colonel Adler remains vice president and treasurer of the company. Ihyl leek or Hext Year This Dependable Local Agency will be here to serve Your Insurance needs INSURE FOR S4FETY with I INSURANCE- AND BONDS Phone- 16 Plattsmouth Death of Mrs Elizabeth Travis at Denver, Colo. Widov of the Late Judge Harvey D. Travis Passes Away at Home of Daughter, April 29th. The announcement has been re ceived here by old friends of the death at Denver, Colorado, of Mrs. Elizabeth Travis, SO, widow of the late Judge Harvey D. Travis, former ly presiding judge of the second judi cial district. The death of Mrs. Travis occurred on Monday, April 29th, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Cole, with whom she has made her home for a great many years. Mrs. Travis had been in very good health despite her advancing years until taken with an attack of pneumonia and from which she passed away. The news of the death of this high ly esteemed lady will bring a great deal of regret to the old friends in this city where for so many years she was an active figure in the commun ity life and a lady held in the high est esteem by a very large circle of friends. During her residence here Mrs. Travis was active in the affairs cf the Plattsmouth Woman's club, be ing president of the organization and one of those who assisted in build ing the club into one of the most active in the state. She was also a member of Chapter F, P. E. O. for many years and active in the work of that organization. During her resi dence here Mrs. Travis was a member of the First Presbyterian church and in the social departments of the church was a well known figure with her active participation in the var ious activities. Following the death of Judge Travis which occurred in 1913, she has largely made her home with the cnb' daughter, Mrs. Cole. There is surviving her passing the daughter, Helen, now Mrs. Cole, and one son, Raymond J. Travis, both re siding at Denver. One son, Earl R. Travis, preceded her in death some years ago. The funeral services were held at Denver and the interment at the Fairmont cemetery there. IMPROVE RESIDENCE PROPERTY The residence property at Seventh and Locust streets, owned by Miss Marie Kaufmann and, Miss Alpha Peterson, is being re-stuccoed and placed in the best of shape for the summer season. The work is in charge of Emil Walters and the house when completed will be one of the attractive hemes in that very fine residential section of the city. The improvement will make this one of the most attractive homes in that section of the citj. 1 's"'.fcv.'',c ':rr ' Elmwood News The comedy written and directed by R. C. Cook of Plattsmouth, will be given in Elmwood Thursday even ing at the Community building. Mrs. Liston, mother of Dr. O. E. Liston has been in very poor health for the past few days. Everything possible is being done for her recov ery. ! Merle McKay and Frank Lorenz 'who have been serving on the federal ' grand jury at Lincoln, were excused last Saturday and returned to their i home here. F. J. Fitch, the realtor, was a busi ness visitor in Omaha last Tuesday where he drove his auto, and on his return reported a good rain in the east end of the county. Mothers and Daughters banquet! will be held Friday evening. More! than 100 usually attend. The M. E. j Ladies' Aid are serving the banquet in the dining room of the church. The Rev. V. B. Bliss was over to Lincoln last Tuesday where he was attending a ministerial meeting, and which was followed by a banquet for the members of the Nebraska Min isterial association. Mrs. I. J. Fuller and daughter, Mrs. Raymond Keyton and husband, all of Omaha were visiting for a while last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Rosenow where all en joyed the visit very much. Emily Gonzales and Myrtle Woods, the latter of Wabash were visiting last Sunday at Ashland where they enjoyed a very pleasant visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed M. Jumper. The Jumpers formerly resided east of Elmwood. Mrs. Elizabeth Eartlett who is more than eighty years of age who has been very ill for some time, is still very serious at her home in Elm wood in spite of the fact that every thing possible is being done to re store her health. Dr. Douglas has been having his porch painted and beautified which has added much to the beauty of the: place. There is nothing like carry ing a painter's insurance on a prop erty, for the property always lasts longer and looks better. Charles Gerbeling who has been spending a number of months at the home of his daughter at Grand Is land and also several weeks at the home of his son, Floyd Gerbeling at Plattsmouth, has recently returned to his home here for the summer, altho he expects to visit for a portion cf the summer. Fire Department Meets. Last Monday evening being the regular time for the holding of the meeting of the Elmwood fire depart ment, a meeting was called and the business of the department was looked after, and after which the election was held for the filling of the vacancies. One of the vacancies "A banner with the strange device" v., ' --"-w..i c " "-- .: - . . -. PAGE FIVE was the office of president caused by the death of John Brinton. Leonard Klemme was selected for the position. Paul Hufish who had been the vice president of the department, has moved to Minnesota to live and Henry Mullins was selected to fill this posi tion. Also two new members were taken into the department. Public Notice We will not be responsible for pur chases of any description whatsoever, including gasoline and oil, unless au thorized by our own signed order. MO RAN & KENNEDY, Elmwood, Nebr. Annual Spring Celebration. The day when the husband often takes his dinner and super down town, or houseeleaning day, was be ing celebrated at the home of Louis Bornemeier on last Tuesday, but con trary to what many others do, Louis is at home and with the good wife are going after the annual Job. lmiB is also painting the woodwork at the home. ' The Maxwell House. The airplane which tne three enterprising young men of Elmwood have now almost completed, v;:s hav ing the motor installed this week, the wings having been placed on the ship last week. Visiting in Europe. Mrs. Mildred Sullivan LaCrau who is a granddaughter of Mrs. A. E. Lake of near Elmwood, who was mar ried a few weeks age i:s in London at this time. She and her husband are members of a marimba band of luO who played for the kins and queen during their Jubilee. Tlu'v will also play in Paris before their re turn. Mrs. Lake was in Chiea;;,- to hear them play before they left for England. Mrs. LaCrau is a daughter of Gertrude Lake Suilivsn whom man- in this vicinity will remember. Elmvrooi Woman's Club. The Elmwood Vo;i:;.n'u club el: fed with a musical tea at the home cf Deris Cole Ciapr. The county presi dent of the federation dubs of Cans county, Mrs. Ray Norris was pres ent and had a part on the program. Music was furnished by the ladies quartette, and numbers from th; pub lic school. A solo by Mrs. R. Schlicht emeier and two numbers from "Car men" by Mrs. Clapp. HOLD INITIATION The Daughters of Rcbekah held initiation of candidates at thsir hall in the I. O. O. F. building with a large number of the members in at tendance. Mrs. T. E. Olson Kerved as the initiation officer and Mis. L. Mc Farland as the Noble Grand. The district convention will be held at Omaha on May 14th and Miss Marie Kaufman cf this city will t.fli ciate as grand chaplain. ')y Kmt frjtur S.1tc. It - f.'W Bnum .r-t -srri J SllS - 1